“Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” Explores Final Words of Black Men
“The very question of ‘why?’ sort of sets up the whole rest of the piece," says composer Joel Thompson. "Why is...
Throwback Thursday: Songs That Defined Your Prom
Flickr We want to hear your Prom or formal dance story and the soundtrack that accompanies the memory. Did you have...
SEMCOG: Fatal Traffic Crashes Increased in 2015
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is advising motorists to take precautions when traveling over the Memorial Day weekend. The...
Are Cities Like Detroit About To See A Mass Exodus of Millennials?
YouthfulCities A new global survey suggests keeping millennials in their current city will be challenging. Fifty-eight percent of millennials who responded to...
Andy Meisner Shares Strategies to Deter Land Speculation
Jay Tafilowski/WDET "We have a real vested interest in fighting foreclosure, preventing the effects of blight and avoiding the effects...
Detroit Receives Grants to Preserve Historic Sites
The State Historic Preservation Office with Michigan State Housing Development Authority is granting Detroit about $50,000 for historic research and repairs on two historic...
City of Warren Fights Scammers Targeting Seniors
The City of Warren is forming a police task force to fight scammers targeting senior citizens. Investigators are looking specifically...
Speculators Own 20 Percent of Land Parcels in Detroit
Jay Tafilowski/WDET A few investors making big gambles on the future value of land in Detroit are buying up lots...
Michigan Must Do Better By Its Vets, GOP And Democratic Lawmakers Agree
Rick Pluta/Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) One thing many Democrats and Republicans can agree on at the state Capitol...
Lake Michigan Sands Moving South Each Year
Scientists are looking at shifting sands on the bottom of Lake Michigan and the relationship to erosion and shorelines. They’re...
Working Sprinkler System Could Have Saved Huge Building in Highland Park
The cause of a massive Highland Park fire that burned for nearly seven days is still under investigation. It’s been two...
Health Officials Confirm Four People in Michigan Test Positive for Zika Virus
Health officials say they have found four confirmed cases of the Zika virus in the state. The Centers for Disease...
